53--MOLDED INSERT

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH is soliciting proposals for the supply of a Molded Insert, designated as Special Emphasis Material, for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of a "Molded Insert" in accordance with NAVSEA S-5343934-1, item S-5343934-1/3-004. The material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Key requirements include:

• Material Designation: Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured).
• Non-Metallic Materials: Must satisfy toxicity and flammability requirements of NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290.
• Mercury-Free: No intentional addition or direct contact with mercury.
• Configuration Control: Strict adherence to configuration control, including procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (as amplified) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable.
• Government Quality Assurance (GQA): Performance of GQA at source by a Government representative (e.g., DCMA QAR) is required.
• Traceability & Certification: Mandatory traceability markings per MIL-STD-792 and comprehensive Objective Quality Evidence (OQE). A Certificate of Compliance (per CDRL DI-MISC-80678) is required, detailing contract number, NSN, serial number, and specific testing for electrical components (First Article Inspection, Dielectric Strength, Hydrostatic Testing).
• Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review/acceptance 6 working days after receipt, and final material delivery 210 days.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Proposal Due: April 9, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
• Published: March 10, 2026

Submission Requirements

• Drawings: Associated drawings are restricted access on the beta.SAM website. Interested vendors must request access and then email the listed Point of Contact (POC) to inform them of the request.
• Certification Documentation: Must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040) codes, and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Noelle M. Smith at 717-605-3992 or NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.